The two biggest positions of need for the Pittsburgh Steelers just might turn into positions of strength next season.
Here we'll try to identify the best Tyler Lockett landing spots after he was released by the Seattle Seahawks.
Another Pro Bowl wide receiver is on the market for the Pittsburgh Steelers to pursue. The Seattle Seahawks cut ten-year veteran Tyler Lockett, giving him the option to join a new team for the first time in his career.
The Washington Commanders had interest in acquiring receiver DK Metcalf, but he was traded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Seattle Seahawks are sending two-time Pro Bowler D.K. Metcalf to Pittsburgh for at least a second-round pick, sources with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The sources spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official.
Last season was the first year of new head coach Mike MacDonald‘s new era with the Seattle Seahawks. After finishing 10-7 with the likes of Geno Smith, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett on the team, they started making moves that would bring major changes to their future.
The Seahawks are trading the two-time Pro Bowl wideout to the Steelers for at least a second-round pick, and Metcalf will also reportedly receive a new five-year deal worth $150 million.